by Tina Neeley | Feb 11, 2023 | Cover
LAST DECEMBER, Judy Carter enjoyed dinner and Christmas lights with her family. For some, it’s a little thing, but for Carter and her family, it was a reason to celebrate. And it was possible because of the connection with her daughter-in-law, Sarah Campbell — well,...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 13, 2023 | Cover
CHARLES AND Linda McGee have learned a few things in their 60 years of marriage, and you can count on one thing: they learned them together. Because they lived in the same community, the couple knew of each other before they began dating. Charles, four years older...
by Tina Neeley | Jan 1, 2023 | Cover
THE ILLUMINATED art deco invitation has stood on the square for over seven decades. Endless generations of families in Lincoln County have walked under the same lights; the lights have been featured in movies and books. While the marquee’s announcements have changed...
by Tina Neeley | Dec 1, 2022 | Cover
As you put on your next new pair of shoes, hold that empty box a few minutes longer. Look inside at what it holds. What do you see? Packing paper? Cardboard? Look again. That empty box has the potential to change the lives of children and adults around the world. You...
by Kali Bradford | Nov 1, 2022 | Cover
THE LATE Colin Powell once stated that achieving one’s dream wasn’t for the weary. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work. Owning a taco stand was Jorge Morales’ dream. For years, he had worked diligently and...
by Guest Writer | Oct 1, 2022 | Cover
IN A SMALL rural community, where the pace of life is undoubtedly slower, one would think that a first responder’s job would be fairly cushy. Images like firefighters tucked in bed at the fire station, their home away from home, might come to mind. Some have joked...